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We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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DARLINGTON | MEDIA UPDATE - University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has safely contained the chemicals responsible for a reaction and minor elevated radiation levels outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic... View on X [external link]
MORUYA | Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a skydiver, who has landed in a tree, today at Moruya, on the state's south coast.FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance,... View on X [external link]
Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) arrived on scene in Codrington Street around 10.00am after receiving reports of a person... Learn more about the Three people transported to hospital following chemical reaction at Darlington.
DARLINGTON | Five people transported to hospital following chemical reaction. Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington today.Fire and Resc... View on X [external link]
A fire in a kitchen restaurant has caused significant damage to a food court in Circular Quay in Sydney overnight. Sixteen fire trucks and more than 60 firefighters responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze... Learn more about the Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage at Circular Quay.
CIRCULAR QUAY | ***VISION ALERT*** Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage. A fire in a kitchen restaurant has caused significant damage to a food court in Circular Quay in Sydney overnight.Sixteen fire trucks and more than 60 f... View on X [external link]
MASCOT | New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydneys inner south. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in S... View on X [external link]
ROSEMEADOW | New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydneys south-west. Fire protection in Sydneys south-west has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art fire truck for the Rosemeadow Fire Station.The Scania P320 Class 3 Pumper i... View on X [external link]
MUDGEE | Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, with the devices preventing tragedy in... View on X [external link]
KURRI KURRI | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters battle workshop blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled to contain a workshop fire early this morning at Kurri Kurri, in the Hunter Region.More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks... View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD EAST | Five people safely evacuated following house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire early this morning at Fairfield East in Sydneys west, leaving the residence severely damaged. The blaze broke... View on X [external link]
DOYALSON | Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulan... View on X [external link]
PARRAMATTA | Westfields - FRNSW responded to an automatic fire alarm that was trigged at the shopping. There was no fire, the system has been reset, and business is continuing as usual. View on X [external link]
BERRY | Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven. Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry Fire Station are now certified to fly the stations Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, becomin... View on X [external link]
KARIONG | Fire and Rescues Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Kariong Fire Station are now certified to fly the stations Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones... View on X [external link]
SOUTH KEMPSEY | ***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continue following intense house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled an intense house fire overnight at South Kempsey, on the states Mid-North Coast.Four FRNSW trucks r... View on X [external link]
A home has suffered significant damage following a fire in Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 10.00am reporting smoke issuing from the rear of a two-storey house in... Learn more about the Fire causes severe damage to home at Ettalong Beach.
ETTALONG BEACH | Fire causes severe damage to home. A home has suffered significant damage following a fire in Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast today.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 10.00am repor... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a hotel fire early this morning at Burwood in Sydney’s inner west, leaving one accommodation room totally destroyed. The blaze broke out at 5.45am on the second floor within the hotel on the... Learn more about the Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire at Burwood.
BURWOOD | ***VISION ALERT*** Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a hotel fire early this morning at Burwood in Sydneys inner west, leaving one accommodation room totally destr... View on X [external link]
| Avoid BBQ mis-steaks this October long weekend. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents to follow barbecue safety advice to avoid serious mis-steaks during October long weekend celebrations.FRNSW Acting Commissioner, Paul M... View on X [external link]
An elderly man has been transported to hospital suffering serious burns following a house fire in Frenchs Forest in northern Sydney this morning. The man self-evacuated from the home in BlueGum Crescent around 4.00am where a fire had started and taken... Learn more about the Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire at Frenchs Forest.
FRENCHS FOREST | Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire. An elderly man has been transported to hospital suffering serious burns following a house fire in Frenchs Forest in northern Sydney this morning.The man self... View on X [external link]
CORAKI | Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation. Fire and Rescue NSWs (FRNSW) Coraki Fire Station has commemorated a special milestone,100 years of operation, dealing with fires, floods and everything in between.Several dignita... View on X [external link]
HAMLYN TERRACE | ***VISION ALERT*** Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected Lithium-Ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbi... View on X [external link]
HUNTER VALLEY | New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton. A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the states Hunter Valley.The Compressed Air F... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Meatworks Fire, Northern Beaches LGAA fire is burning near Oxford Falls, burning east towards Cromer Height View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Meatworks Fire, Northern Beaches LGAFirefighters are on scene of a fire burning in the vicinity of Oxford Falls R View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Its #GetReadyWeekend! RFS brigades are opening their doors to discuss the upcoming fire season. With more than 450 events acro View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a burning vehicle, driven into a residential complex overnight at Merrylands in Sydney’s west. The Toyota SUV, thought to have been stolen, was driven into the courtyard of the complex on the corner... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish burning car crashed into residential tower at Merrylands.
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